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Oilers superstars McDavid, Draisaitl out at least a week with injuries

The Edmonton Oilers lost both a game and another superstar Thursday, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets after Connor McDavid left with a lower-body injury.

McDavid exited following a second-period collision with Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey.

The Oilers were already without NHL-leading goal scorer Leon Draisaitl (lower body). Edmonton coach Kris Knoblauch said Friday that both players will likely be out at least a week.

"I'd say day-to-day, maybe a week [for McDavid] and Leon same kind of timeline," Knoblauch said. "They'll be probably out up to a week."

The Oilers also lost starting goaltender Stuart Skinner late in the third period against the Jets, but Knoblauch said he will be available Saturday against the Seattle Kraken.

Skinner was pulled by the concussion spotter, a decision Knoblauch said post-game he would not have made. Skinner also disagreed with the decision.

"Stu is fine and eligible to play tomorrow night," added Knoblauch.

Draisaitl, who leads the league with 49 goals, was hurt Tuesday in Edmonton's 7-1 win over Utah. He showed some discomfort but finished the game.

"They re-evaluated and figured out it was more than they anticipated," Knoblauch said on Draisaitl's injury.

The Oilers have 12 available forwards and are unable to promote someone from Bakersfield in the American Hockey League due to cap space ($175,560 US), unless it is an emergency call-up.

"So right now, we have our players, and we don't have the option to call up," Knoblauch said.

Veteran forward Derek Ryan, who was called up Tuesday but hasn't played, will likely slot into the lineup Saturday.

The Oilers battled back Thursday night despite the setbacks, tying the game in the third period thanks to goals from Jeff Skinner and

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